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IntroductionSerpent now offers the Cobra 1/8 scale GT also in a Serpent Cup version, to make this superb car even more attractive to a broader customer base, so also Hobby racers can now join in for the action. This cool Cobra GT Cup version includes it all. To top of an already awesome package, Serpent joined forces with Novarossi from Italy, to include the powerfull Novarossi 3-port pullstart engine inside the Cobra !

Topquality components packed in a Cup race package, the best start a Hobby-driver can make.

The Serpent Cobra GT is based on the WorldCup winning racing chassis. Its designed by WorldChampion Billy Easton from the USA who brings all his knowledge and experience together in this durable, fast and exciting RTR GT car.

High end racing chassis with top quality parts, NovaRossi top quality engine with lots of torque and topspeed and still easy to start.

Engine Serpent selected the Italian made Novarossi pullstart engine for the Cobra GT. The outstanding quality level, high performance, combined with easy starting and long lasting runtime, makes this engine the ideal partner to start racing. Novarossi also offers a special backplate in case you change to a bumpstart system later, so you can continue with the same engine even longer !The engine is mounted securely on machined aluminium engine mounts.

Polished tuned pipe systemThe DragonRC polished inline tuned pipe system works really well with the Novarossi engine and produces a sharp and powerfull tune. Fire it up !

Bumper Large foam bumper, which is kept in place by a upper and lower nylon bumperplate.Chassis stiffners Composite stiffner front and rear, to give extra stiffness, but still allow some flex as needed for extra traction.#

Central radio / servo mount Composite compact composite radiobox which offers good space for the steering and throttle,-brake servo, the receiver and the receiver battery. The whole assembly including linkages can be taken off easily and fast in one go, when cleaning the car, or doing maintenance.

Front suspension Durable oversized lower suspension arms in strong composite nylon. On the lower side the special shaped downstops screws are mounted. The lower shock-mounting pins are secured with a small grubscrew from the bottom, so they wont drop out.

Front anti-roll bar The ballraced front anti-roll bar system, consist of a spring steel bend wire, which is guided through the diff-cases and runs in ballraced steel adaptors. The wire is linked to the lower suspension arm, with a captured adjustable threaded pivotball, for very precise and low friction operation and easy tuning.

Angled steering system / servo saver The bell cranks are angled to reduce the angle of difference between the total caster and steering plane. Therefore you will have less bump steer and a truer steering Ackerman through the entire range of suspension

Ackermann plate aluminiumWith the design of the steering bell cranks when changing the Ackermann you will not need to adjust your steering tie rods. You simply will only need to adjust your end points on your radio.

Rear suspension arms Durable longer oversized lower suspension arms in strong composite nylon. On the lower side the special downstops screws are mounted. The lower shock-mounting pins are secured with a small grubscrew from the bottom.

Rear anti-roll bar The ballraced front anti-roll bar system, consist of a spring steel bend wire, which is guided through the rear wingmount and runs in ballraced steel adaptors. The wire is linked to the lower suspension arm, with a captured adjustable threaded pivotball, for very precise and low friction operation.

Wingmount and bodymounts rear Polycarbonate rear low aero wing. Central rear bodymount with the rear bodypost, which are adjustable in height easily . Captured pivot pins and balls and bolted hinge pins All hardsteel hinge pins are either captured or bolted in place. This relieves stress on the hinge pin when adjusting the kick up, or anti squat. Your pin is free to rotate to any angle without binding.

Shockabsorbers RCM big-bore 16mm Anodised threaded aluminium shockbodies with durable 4mm shock-rods. Pre-load adjusters with o-rings inside for ride height setting. Shocks use large diameter membrames and large diameter o-rings and bushings to create a supersmooth and leak-proof package. Large diameter pistons are held in place by a nut on the polished shock-rods tops. Open type spring retainer to let dirt out easy.

RCM shock springs Colorcoded shock springs are supplied for the 1st standard set-up and all springs are grinded flat top and bottom, and checked individually for tension and length and matched. Compact geardifferentials

Very compact gear differentials with very smooth metal sintered gears, and steel shaft. Perfect sealing case with special gasket and o-rings. Very light and durable outdrive cups in spring-steel. Hardened spring-steel diff-coupler 13T with connector running in 2 oversized bearings

This drive ratio will provide amazing acceleration combined with the low vehicle weight.

Body Serpent Cobra GT body. The very sleek body has excellent handling and good downforce.

Tyres / wheelsThe Cobra is fitted with premounted DragonRC GT racing tyres. The tyres are glued on durable but flexible DragonRC race-wheels with cell-foam inserts. A super-package for excellent grip on the most common surfaces.

Oils and grease Top-quality silicone shock-oil, silicone diff oil and some grease is used to meet the standard set-up.

Manual and set-up Full color user manual with easy to follow steps, exploded views for easy spares ordering. A seperate manual for the transmitter and the speed controller is included.